Borderlands 4: Latest Updates and News

Gearbox is diving back into the chaotic world of Pandora with Borderlands 4, bringing back the beloved mix of psychos, vault hunters, and endless loot. Stay updated with the latest news and developments on this highly anticipated game!

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Borderlands 4 News

2025

March 25

⚫︎ As excitement builds for Borderlands 4's upcoming September release, Gearbox CEO Randy Pitchford has released a SHiFT Code for all existing Borderlands games. This code offers 3 Golden or Skeleton Keys per game, and is valid until March 27, 2025. Players with all Borderlands titles can claim up to 15 keys in total.

Read more: Free Borderlands Golden Keys SHiFT Code, Used to Get Legendary Weapons In Game, Valid Until March 27th (Game8)

February 13

⚫︎ Gearbox Software has officially announced that Borderlands 4 will launch on September 23, 2025. The announcement came via a thrilling release date trailer on the game's official YouTube Channel, showcasing new vault hunters, innovative weapons, and the return of the iconic Psycho enemies.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)

February 2

⚫︎ In an insightful interview with GamesRadar, Borderlands senior producer Anthony Nichlson shared that Borderlands 4 will blend the humor of Borderlands 2 with the original game's tone. He emphasized that game design is an evolving art, and Borderlands 4 will reflect this evolution.

Read more: Borderlands 4's Tone Will Seemingly Be Less Like Borderlands 3 (The Gamer)

2024

December 13

⚫︎ Following a mysterious title reveal in August 2024, Borderlands 4 unveiled a comprehensive content showcase through its Official First Look Trailer. This trailer introduced new Vault Hunters, major antagonists, and the beloved Claptrap, all set against exciting gameplay footage.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Set for Late 2025 Release in New Release Date Trailer (Official Borderlands 4 YouTube Channel)

December 10

⚫︎ Gearbox president Randy Pitchford teased that Borderlands 4's reveal at The Game Awards would include extensive in-game footage. He also hinted at a cinematic sequence that would bridge the narrative gap between Borderlands 3 and 4.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Game Awards Reveal To Feature ‘A Lot Of In-Game Footage,’ Plus A Cinematic That Will Bridge Gap Between Borderlands 3 & 4 (PSU)

November 28

⚫︎ Caleb McAlpine, a dedicated Borderlands fan fighting cancer, had his wish granted when he was invited to play Borderlands 4 early. In a touching Reddit post dated November 26, Caleb shared his experience of visiting Gearbox’s studio, meeting the team, and getting a firsthand look at the new looter shooter.

Read more: Borderlands 4 Early Access Was "Amazing" According to Fan (Game8)